How to Find your NWACC Advisors

This guide shows you how to find your advisor using Workday and ConexEd at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. You will also learn: 1. The two types of advisors 2. What each advisor can help you with Need help? Contact Enrollment Services: Text: 479-309-5532 Email: EnrollmentSupport@nwacc.edu Visit: Bentonville or Springdale campus

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💡 **Tip:** Use **Google Chrome** or **Mozilla Firefox** for the best experience. Safari may not work correctly with some NWACC systems. **To Log In to MyNWACC** 1. Go to [**www.nwacc.edu**](http://www.nwacc.edu) in your web browser. 2. Click the **Login** button at the top of the page. 3. Click **MyNWACC** from the login options.

**On the Microsoft sign-in page:** 1. Enter your **NWACC student email** address in the Email field. 2. Enter your NWACC password in the Password field. 3. Click the **Sign In** button.

In MyNWACC, on the **Welcome Students** tab, scroll down to the **Applications** box and click the **Workday** link.

Find Your Advisors in Workday

**Step 1: Open Academics in Workday** - In Workday, go to the left menu - Select **Student** - Click **Academics**

**Step 2: Find Important Contacts** - On the **Academics** page - Look for the **Important Contacts** **Support Network** box

NWACC Advisors Defined

**Types of Advisors at NWACC -** At NWACC, you have two advisors: **Enrollment Services Advisors** - Help with admissions and applying - Assist with records and forms - Answer financial aid questions - Recommend classes for your **first two semesters (typically your first 15 hours)** **Academic School Advisors** - Help plan your classes after your first year - Make sure you stay on track to graduate - Explain transfer requirements - May help you find internships (if required for your program)

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Find Your Advisor in ConexEd

**ConexEd is the platform NWACC uses to schedule advising appointments.** In **MyNWACC**, on the **Welcome Students** tab, scroll down to the **Applications** box and click the **Advising** link.

**Step 5: Choose Your Advisor in ConexEd** - After you sign in, you will see the **Student Support Directory** - Find your advisors (matches Workday) - Enrollment Services for Enrollment Advisors - Academic School Advisors - Click the **blue box** with your advisor’s name

**Step 7: Search for Your Advisor** - Use the **search bar** at the top - Type your advisor’s name (from your **Important Contacts** box in Workday, step 5 above) - Select your advisor from the results to get started quicker

**Step 6: Review Advisor Details** - Read the Academic School description - This explains what each advisor helps with - Use this to choose the right advisor for your needs

FAQs

**What if my advisor is fully booked?** - **Enrollment Advisors** (your first 15 college-level hours, usually the first 1–2 terms): You can schedule with **any Enrollment Advisor** - **Academic School Advisors** (after your first 15 hours): - Try to book their **next available appointment** - You can also **email or message them in ConexEd** to connect sooner

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**Does it matter who I see?** Yes, it does. Think of it like going to a doctor. If you have a broken arm, you would not see a heart doctor. - **Enrollment Advisors** are experts in helping students **start** their college journey - They support your **first 15 college-level hours** (usually your first 1–2 terms). - They help with getting set up, choosing your first classes, and next steps - **Academic School Advisors** are experts in their area of study - They understand degree plans, careers, and transfer options - They can also explain special requirements for some programs Choosing the right advisor helps you get the best guidance for your goals